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Instrument cluster, Instrument cluster:illumination, Instrument cluster illumination – Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual

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Controls in detail

Instrument cluster

For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “At a glance” (

page 24).

1 Reset button

The instrument cluster is activated when
you

ț

open a door

ț

switch on the ignition

ț

press the reset button

1

ț

switch on the exterior lamps

You can modify the instrument cluster set-
tings in the instrument cluster submenu of
the control system (

page 160).

Instrument cluster illumination

Use the reset button (

page 24) to adjust

the illumination brightness for the instru-
ment cluster.

Warning!

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No messages will be displayed if either the

instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-

play is inoperative.

As a result, you will not be able to see infor-

mation about your driving conditions, such

as speed or outside temperature, warn-

ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning

messages or the failure of any systems.

Driving characteristics may be impaired.

If you must continue to drive, please do so

with added caution. Visit an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

i

The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to
suit ambient light conditions.

The instrument cluster illumination will
also be adjusted automatically when
you switch on the vehicle’s exterior
lamps.